Proverbs 16:25
There's a way that seems to be right, but in the end it's the way of death.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
In Context
24Kind words are like a honeycomb—they taste sweet and are healthy for the body.
26A good appetite helps workers—hunger encourages them.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:15Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.
Proverbs 14:12There's a way that seems to be right, but in the end it's the way of death.
John 7:47“Have you been fooled too?” the Pharisees asked them.
Acts 26:9Previously I was sincerely convinced I should do as much as I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:25
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. The pleasant words here commended must be those which the heart of the wise teaches, and adds learning to ( v. 23 ), words of seasonable advice, instruction, and comfort, words taken from God's word, for that is it which Solomon had learned from his father to account sweeter than honey and the honey-comb, Ps. xix. 10 . These words, to those that know how to relish them, 1. Are pleasant. They are like the honey-comb, sweet to the… Read the whole commentary →